Product and Service Discounts

Group Purchasing Agreement

The Group Purchasing Agreement is a stewardship program offered to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod churches, schools and affiliated organizations. When contacting a GPA partner, mention your LCMS affiliation to receive information about special pricing and benefits.

4imprint

4imprint offers thousands of products — including clothing, signage, stationery and awards — to promote your church, school or organization. LCMS affiliates are eligible for a 10 percent discount through the Group Purchasing Agreement.

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LCMS members may use the discount code TLC10 for online orders, or mention the code when calling 888-963-5766 for phone orders.

Color Art / Steelcase

Color Art / Steelcase is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of office furnishings, and the company is committed to providing high-performance work environments to help people work more effectively.

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Color Art / Steelcase offers interior architectural products that can make the workplace more energizing and more cost-effective. The company’s technologically sophisticated portfolio includes furniture and work tools.

Kansas City Audio-Visual

For more than 60 years, Kansas City Audio-Visual has served the education and religious markets with cost-effective solutions to enhance presentations, meetings and worship. Free consultations are available through the LCMS Group Purchasing Agreement, and KCAC finds solutions for specific needs.

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KCAV represents leading manufacturers of audio-visual, projection and instructional technology solutions, and it specializes in portable and installed computer/video systems along with a full range of audio equipment.

In addition to selling equipment, KCAV services include rental; meeting room and sanctuary design; installation and support; and service and repair.

Office Depot / Office Max: Business Services

LCMS congregations and schools may receive discounted products and services from the Office Depot/Max Business Services Division. Designated schools can also receive 5 percent in credits when anyone purchases qualifying school supplies. Free next-day delivery is provided in many areas.

Free design and workplace consultation — The consultation includes a needs analysis and workplace inventory, a 3-D layout within the space selected, list of materials needed to furnish the area, and fabrics, finishes and color selections.

Value-based furniture solutions — Products from more than 200 quality vendors are typically 15 to 20 percent below prices of the traditional major furniture manufacturer.

Protect My Ministry

Protect My Ministry is an employment and volunteer background screening company established to assist churches, schools and other faith-based organizations in implementing and maintaining a thorough background screening process.

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After reviewing several background screening companies, the LCMS selected Protect My Ministry as a recommended provider for background screening services.

Ricoh USA

For every phase of the document lifecycle — from input to archive — Ricoh USA offers a broad portfolio of products and services to enhance efficiency. Ricoh uses a consultative approach — first understanding customer needs; applying the appropriate hardware, software and services; and implementing a streamlined document workflow.

Disclaimer

The Group Purchasing Agreement is a stewardship program offered to all Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod churches, schools and affiliated organizations. Prices, offerings and vendors are subject to change. Neither the LCMS nor the GPA is responsible for problems that may result from the purchase, lease or use of program vendors.

A contribution designated (restricted) for a specific purpose when accepted, will be used only to fund expenses related to that purpose. Occasionally, we may receive more in contributions for a particular purpose than can be wisely applied to it in the foreseeable future or the purpose may cease to be feasible. In these situations, the LCMS will make reasonable attempts to contact contributors to apply their contribution differently. If a contributor cannot be contacted, the LCMS will use the gift to meet a similar pressing need that most closely matches the contributor's original intent. Consistent with Synod Board policy, no more than 12 percent of a charitable contribution may be applied to administering gifts and communicating with contributors. Contributions received and accepted by the LCMS are deemed to be in agreement with this statement.